Purée de pommes de terre

• 800 g (1¾ lb/4) potatoes, such as Maris Piper, King Edward or

Peel the potatoes, cut into quarters and place in a large saucepan. Cover with the water and add the salt. Slowly bring to the boil and simmer until tender – if you boil them too hard, they will take on too much salt. The timing will depend on the size of your chunks. Drain in a colander and allow to dry by leaving them to sit and steam in the colander for a few minutes. Pass the potato and but